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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout gives you way more curve and flex options to dial in your setup, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro-stock build locked into one specific configuration. If customization matters, the Pro Blackout wins on flexibility; if you want a proven pro-spec mid-kick stick at a solid price, the Catalyst delivers that out of the box.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

  • You want to choose your own flex and curve rather than accept fixed specs
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point over a mid kick
  • You want a wider range of flex options including lower flex for lighter shooters

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You shoot with a 105 flex and want a true NHL pro-stock layup
  • You like a mid kick point for loading power on bigger shots
  • You want a proven pro-level build and are comfortable with the TC4 curve

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 85, 95
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
TC4 New
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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